Federal Reserve votes 9-3 to leave key rate unchanged
The Fed held rates steady as inflation and energy prices remain high, though growing expectations of a September hike could keep borrowing costs elevated.

The Voice for Real Estate in Hernando County
The Hernando County Association of REALTORS® delivers member services such as advocacy efforts, education, leadership, networking and MLS services to achieve common goals of increased professionalism and profitability.
Thank you for visiting our website – please consider it as your online source for local real estate information, and return often for the latest property listing updates.
LATEST NEWS FROM FLORIDA REALTORS
The Fed held rates steady as inflation and energy prices remain high, though growing expectations of a September hike could keep borrowing costs elevated.
New research found that 77% of buyers consider curb appeal at least moderately important, giving real estate professionals another way to evaluate new-home communities, prepare listings and better understand what draws buyers through the door.
Florida metros posted some of the nation’s strongest growth in millennial homeowner and renter households from 2018 to 2023, according to a RentCafe analysis. North Port led the country in millennial homeownership growth, while Orlando topped the list for renter growth.
Renters can protect their belongings, finances and temporary living costs by understanding what their policy covers and where gaps may remain.
From security deposit limits to new compliance rules, changing landlord-tenant regulations are influencing investor behavior, housing supply and pricing trends. Here’s what real estate professionals need to understand to better guide clients and anticipate market shifts.
Florida property owners can take steps to guard against increasingly sophisticated deed fraud involving forged documents, deepfakes and voice cloning. Experts recommend monitoring property records, enrolling in county alert programs and considering owner’s title insurance.
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What a phenomenal ONE LOVE night! The West Pasco Hernando REALTORS® Business Partners welcomed REALTOR members and took over Hudson Grill on Thursday for a night filled with high-energy networking, great conversation, and endless laughter.
Cheers to the fantastic Business Partners who sponsored this event and made our very first mixer an unforgettable success! 🥂✨
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Earlier this month we welcomed new REALTOR members at the Brooksville office. Thank you to Treasurer Silvia Dukes for facilitating this Orientation, Dan Scott and Sam Gomes from the Property Appraisers office for educating our new members on using their website and to President Catherine "Cookie" Miller for administering the oath. We appreciate our Business Partner sponsors: Reighard Law & Title and Foster's Roofing for providing delicious breakfast refreshments and lunch. Congratulations and welcome to the REALTOR family and we wish you much success. ... See MoreSee Less





⭐ Your Vote Matters! ⭐
Here are some important election dates:
✅ Deadline to register or change your party: July 20, 2026
✅ Deadline to Request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot: August 6, 2026
✅ Early Voting: August 8-15, 2026 (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
✅ Election Day: August 18, 2026 (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
For additional questions, please visit www.HernandoVotes.gov or call the Supervisor of Elections at 352-754-4125 during business hours.
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